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[Link] Daily marine coastal and offshore weather forecasts and tide tables for South Africa, East Africa & Southern Africa in general (east and west coast), Mozambique Channel (Maputo), Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Indian Ocean and South Atlantic high seas areas.
SOUTH AFRICA WEATHER FORECASTS (INDIAN OCEAN & SOUTH ATLANTIC)
Long range (2 day, 4 day, 5 day & 7 day) maritime weather forecasts for Kosi Bay, Cape St Lucia, Richards Bay, Tugela, Durban, Port Edward, Kei River, East London, Cannon Rocks, Port Elizabeth, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Cape Agulhas, Cape Hangklip and Cape Town for yachts sailing along the South African coast.
* Latest current synoptic charts
* Cyclone and tropical storms warnings
* Temperatures
* Current coastal wind graphs and forecast
* S. A. East coast barometric pressures
* Updated local satellite pictures
* Colour infrared images
* Tide tables and charts
* Long range weather forecasts
ALL the weather information links (current and forecasts) for sailing & boating, fishing and surfing around South and Southern Africa in general.
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[Link] We have seen the issues with sailing through the Red Sea, and as good British types, feel very uncomfortable carrying arms. Can the Southern African route be taken in April/May time? What are the issues going from India to Madagascar and South Africa?
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Filed at 5:21 pm under Uncategorized by Sailor
[Link] Craig Millar (27) from KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa has won the race to skipper “Durban Clipper“, the city’s 68-foot sailing yacht, sponsored by Durban Africa, which will compete in the international Clipper Round the World Yacht Race (’05-’06)…..Point Yacht Club News
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[Link] I am busy compiling a set of “Cruising Notes” covering the various sailing routes in the South Indian Ocean, from both Australia to Southern Africa, and S. Africa to Australia. Included is weather info., timing, routes, expected conditions, Islands, immigration requirements, etc…………….Any personal experiences of the crossing would be very much appreciated. Has anyone any photos that I could use in this guide?………
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[Link] Some East African port details supplied by the “Cruiser Log” webmaster based on his own observations whilst cruising the area on sv SEEROSE. There are many safe ports along this seaboard but listed are a few details of some from personal experience. This information should be used as a guide only.
Please remember that the people of Africa are wonderful, friendly people but are very poor and will perceive a cruising yacht as huge wealth. Violent attacks on the East African coast are almost unheard of but theft from unattended yachts can be a problem with outboard motors, food supplies and money being the prime targets. Just be sensible and enjoy cruising this wonderful coastline and you will soon find that it is no less secure than anywhere else in the world.
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[Link] We found Zanzibar to be an extraordinary island with a surprise around every corner and breathtakingly beautiful beaches and reefs……
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[Link] More and more circumnavigating yachts are taking the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Town) route in preference to the Red Sea……
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[Link] A yachting exhibition showcasing local and imported yachts, from run-abouts to ocean-going racers and cruisers, along with all accessories, clothing, etc.
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[Link] The SAILAFRICA Passage Planning “PASSAGE NOTES” section includes detailed notes from experienced cruising yachtsmen about every leg of the trip around the Southern tip of Africa ……. and much more. An absolute must for anyone contemplating cruising around Southern Africa.
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[Link] Yachts are allowed to anchor at Dassen Island but crew are not permitted ashore. House (Huis) Bay provides good anchorage for small craft in depths of about 18m but is not safe during NW winds……[SailAfrica]
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